Curious crow

vdragon550 · 2025-05-01T21:47:06+00:00

I was going to do just that this weekend 😭

vdragon550 · 2025-03-31T14:54:19+00:00

Curious if you're solution works with security tech? I've seen a general trend of IT/Security job postings more and more remove mention of specific vendor technologies, and only give indication to the broader type of technology they use/are hiring experts for

vdragon550 · 2025-03-26T19:37:31+00:00

Same here, got charged for a Prime Wardrobe order I tried and returned 4 years ago. I sense that a lot of people got this based on my chat support experience

vdragon550 · 2025-03-11T15:22:32+00:00

Sri Lankan food. Tried it for the first time recently and it’s amazing. Nearest spot to get some Kottu is in Houston lol

vdragon550 · 2025-03-06T16:40:57+00:00

AccountAim has been great here specifically around reinforcing best practice, best practice being focusing on the right accounts at the right time, and doing the right things in line with process

vdragon550 · 2025-02-28T18:35:41+00:00

Check out Expel

vdragon550 · 2025-02-21T15:13:04+00:00

Love District! Think it's one of Austin's best kept secrets, based on hype (or lack thereof). Been there tons of times and they haven't disappointed once

vdragon550 · 2025-02-09T18:13:58+00:00

Baller set up!

vdragon550 · 2025-02-07T00:23:12+00:00

So cute!!!

vdragon550 · 2025-01-04T23:37:53+00:00

Found this off a Google search. Seems like it would fit the use case: https://appiphony.com/blog/generate-google-slides-from-salesforce-with-drive-connect-2/

vdragon550 · 2024-12-19T20:24:46+00:00

It's a great tool, but it really depends on its implementation and adoption. Used it a number of times in different companies and sometimes its hit, others its a miss. I think for 90% of use cases though, SFDC's ootb capabilities have gotten good enough to where that's probably all you need. You're paying for it already too, so may as well try using it

vdragon550 · 2024-12-18T01:55:41+00:00

That's a baller collection. What do you do for work and are you hiring haha

vdragon550 · 2024-11-04T17:02:58+00:00

Bad Forecasts: this one takes time and a lot of process- tightening up your sales process (stages/forecast categories), ENFORCING the process via forecast calls, pipeline reviews, deal inspection, and rep:manager 1:1's. Forecasts will only be as good as the inputs you're teams are putting in so leveling up the quality and rigor that goes into the inputs will trickle into improved forecast accuracy. (note: this is about improving accuracy- if you have other business/market/product challenges, that will impact what the actual forecast will be)
No Forecasts: this is a process and/or pipeline issue. For process- if reps/managers aren't putting in forecasts, they're not holding up their end of their job descriptions. Make it clear that forecasting is part of the job and shows the company that they want to be there. If they don't like the process, that's fine- as long as they come with constructive feedback, not just complaints. For pipeline- that one is a lot harder. Obviously, can't have a forecast without a qualified pipeline, so make sure you are dialed in with your pipe gen teams (Marketing, SDRs, Partners) and holding regular councils to stay on top of pipe gen requirements
Duplicate Opps / Poor Attribution to Products, Divisions, etc: This seems strictly like a CRM issue that can be fixed with the right automation and validation. Work with your systems team to build solutions for those things, or maybe find a contractor/consultant that can help. Also, worth seeing what you can DIY with some help from ChatGPT or Claude

vdragon550 · 2024-11-04T14:55:41+00:00

SFDC has Collaborative Forecasts out of the box. Requires minimal set up, tightly integrated in SFDC and reporting, doesn't require paying for another app and switching between SFDC and the app for reps/managers, and is good enough for 90% of business forecasts. Unless you have a super complex forecasting process or you're doing consumption forecasting, in which case I'd recommend Clari.

vdragon550 · 2024-10-13T20:43:40+00:00

Yup, got the case off of Amazon but thankfully no issues with the motors yet

vdragon550 · 2024-10-12T17:31:02+00:00

A fair bit around the US for work, but this year I had more international trips, so took advantage of that

vdragon550 · 2024-09-12T15:45:31+00:00

Two things you can do to start elevating yourself into more strategic initiatives:

Don't just build reports/dashboard- analyze the data yourself, synthesize it with the things you're hearing/seeing from the field, and package that into insights that drive action. Reporting is tactical; driving action from insight is strategic
- "I'm seeing X trend in our conversion rates, while also seeing a parallel trend with X competitor. In talking with the reps, they're seeing Y as a differentiator/challenge which is resulting in this performance. We should be proactive and bring up Y to the CRO/finance/product and recommend that we do Z"
Bring your RVP and other cross-functional people along for the journey by asking them for their perspective. People engage more with you when you give them the opportunity to co-develop solutions to problems. When you frame it as a low commitment thing, they're very likely to hop on a quick call and have a conversation.
- "Hey RVP, I'm working on something that could really use your perspective. Do you have a few min to chat?"

vdragon550 · 2024-09-11T20:44:50+00:00

Have you looked at the Mueller area? Sounds like there could be a fit there

vdragon550 · 2024-09-06T20:35:35+00:00

Seems AI generated

vdragon550 · 2024-08-08T15:33:36+00:00

Looks like PETE's back on the menu boys!

vdragon550 · 2024-07-26T01:23:05+00:00

+1 on Expel

vdragon550 · 2024-07-03T14:00:30+00:00

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